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May 18, 2012:
Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet
Study found young online buyers were successful nearly half the time
May 11, 2012:
'Email Vacations' Boost Job Productivity, Lower Stress: Study
Workplace break made difference in heart rate, ability to focus attention
May 01, 2012:
Exercise Plus Computer Time May Boost Seniors' Brains
Combination seems to help reduce odds of age-related memory loss, study finds
April 10, 2012:
Online Tool Could Diagnose Autism Quickly, Developers Say
Simple questionnaire and short video could help patients get treatment sooner, research suggests
April 05, 2012:
Parents of Children With Cancer Wary of Online Health Information
Study found they had concerns about accuracy, fears of 'worst-case scenarios'
March 20, 2012:
Physician Misconduct Showing Up on the Internet: Survey
New poll of medical boards reports online professional violations by doctors
March 12, 2012:
Giving Docs iPads Might Boost Patient Care
Tablet computers improved efficiency, cut delays in clinical duties among medical residents in study
March 02, 2012:
Twitter Adding to Stigma of Epilepsy, Study Says
'Tweets' mentioning seizures often include jokes about serious neurological disorder
March 01, 2012:
Web-Based Therapy May Help Teens With Chronic Fatigue
Online treatment linked to fewer severe symptoms of syndrome, better school attendance, study finds
February 16, 2012:
Online Medieval Fantasy Games -- Threat to Marital Bliss?
Study finds gaming 'widows' unhappy, but couples who play together see it as a plus
February 09, 2012:
Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn
Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue
February 07, 2012:
Facebook Might Be Tough on Users With Low Self-Esteem
Inundating friends with negative life details makes 'poster' less likeable, study finds
February 05, 2012:
Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens
Parents can support a positive experience for their kids, experts say
January 27, 2012:
Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding iPad-Linked Shoulder, Neck Strain
Users should not keep tablet computers such as iPad or Xoom on their laps, small study suggests
January 12, 2012:
Your Smartphone May Be Stressing You Out
The more people checked the Web for personal reasons, the more anxious they were, study found
January 12, 2012:
Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?
Small Chinese study found abnormalities in white matter in brains of teenage Web junkies
January 11, 2012:
Internet Flu Searches May Warn of Outbreaks
Harnessing this data could aid health care workers, researchers say
December 19, 2011:
Folks Flock to Facebook for Kindred Spirits
Study finds people tend to 'friend' those with similar tastes, interests
December 05, 2011:
Teen 'Sexting' Might Be Less Common Than Feared
But emotional, legal fallout can still occur, studies find
December 01, 2011:
Experts Urge Posting Meat, Poultry Inspection Data on Web
Online information could help consumers make better choices, National Research Council says
November 21, 2011:
Bullying Moves From Online to Text-Messaging: Study
Technologies change but distressed kids, concerned adults are constants
November 18, 2011:
People May Lie More Often in Emails, Instant Messages
Study of college students found most truthful talks were face-to-face
October 19, 2011:
More Facebook Friends, More Gray Matter in Brain?
Finding could explain why some people are more social than others, researchers say
October 18, 2011:
Report Tracks Patient Outcomes at 5,000 U.S. Hospitals
Researchers also outline who is using the Internet to compare doctors, hospitals
October 14, 2011:
Helping Teens Fend Off Attacks by Cyberbullies
Self-confidence and understanding how the Internet works may help head off problems
October 03, 2011:
Facebook Pages May Offer Clues to Underage Drinking
For college students, risks rose as online references to boozing went up, study found
September 29, 2011:
Twitter Reflects World's Changing Moods
Global truths: people are happier on weekends, grumpier as workday drags
September 27, 2011:
Sleepy Teens Prone to Bad Behaviors, Study Finds
About 70% of U.S. high school students sleep less than 8 hours on school nights, research shows
September 16, 2011:
Wikipedia Accurate on Cancer Facts, But Hard to Read: Study
About 98% of cancer info from the online source matched textbooks, researchers say
August 17, 2011:
Illegal Online Pharmacies Prey on Consumers
Search-engine manipulation redirects shoppers to unauthorized drug sites, report says
August 12, 2011:
From the Couch to the Computer: A New Take on Therapy
Patients, doctors finding benefits in hi-tech methods for psychological care
July 21, 2011:
Women, Whites Most Likely to Seek Health Info Online: Survey
Education, job, income and insurance status also played role in Internet use for this purpose
July 15, 2011:
Cyberbullying a Big Worry for Parents: Survey
More than half concerned about their teens being victimized by online taunts or rumor-mongering
July 14, 2011:
Can You Google Your Memory?
Researchers find it's harder to remember when people know info is computer-accessible
June 30, 2011:
Internet Sex Offenders Reveal Some Patterns
Majority bring up sex in first chat with young computer users, study finds
June 08, 2011:
Greater Media Use Found Among Minority Kids
Time spent with TVs, music players, video games, computers varies by race and ethnicity, analysis shows
June 08, 2011:
Is Social Networking Changing the Face of Medicine?
For women rallying against 2009 mammography proposals, Internet was strategic new tool, expert says
May 28, 2011:
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Make sure 'Watching TV' isn't their most memorable activity
May 25, 2011:
Illegal Drugs Easy to Buy on the Internet, U.K. Study Finds
'Legal highs,' containing controlled substances, provide booming business for online retailers
May 13, 2011:
Teens Who Drink Seem Drawn to Social Networking Sites
Finding reflects youths' experimenting with alcohol and the Internet, expert says
May 06, 2011:
Online Gaming With Real-World Friends Is Healthier: Study
Pastime is less isolating when it's a family affair, expert suggests
April 20, 2011:
Couch-Potato Kids: It Shows in Their Eyes, Researchers Say
Excess screen time, low physical activity linked to narrow retinal vessels, predicting poor heart health
April 08, 2011:
College 101: Cellphones, Laptops, Music Players
After giving them up for a day, students in 10 different countries were miserable, study found
April 07, 2011:
Video Games Might Aid in Stroke Rehab
Virtual reality activities may help patients improve arm strength, function, researchers say
March 30, 2011:
Digital Divide Opens Up in Patient Use of Online Medical Records
Older, white, wealthier patients most likely to access health history via Internet, study shows
March 28, 2011:
Social Media Has Good and Bad Effects on Kids: Experts
Sites like Facebook build communities, but bullying, 'sexting' can occur too, pediatrics group says
March 10, 2011:
Image, Appearance Rank High Among Social Network Users
Study also finds more photo sharing, friending among women than men
March 10, 2011:
Popular Baby Media May Not Actually Advance Learning
As science catches up to marketing, doubts arise about value, effectiveness
March 09, 2011:
Risk-Glorifying Media Linked to Reckless Behavior
Dangerous driving, substance use in video games, movies may have real-life consequences: analysis
March 07, 2011:
Using Electronics Before Bed May Hamper Sleep
TVs, cell phones, computers appear to be affecting quality slumber time, survey says
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